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Strategy To Action November 13, 2012 Steve Peters Steve Peters Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council
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Welcome Presented By l Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council l Digital Arizona Program and The Digital Arizona Council l Many government and nonprofit organizations and associations Welcome l Mike Whipple, Chair, ATIC l Aaron Sandeen, Deputy Director, Arizona Department Of Administration and State Chief Information Officer and Chair, Digital Arizona Council
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The Summit Why The Summit l Like water, roads and electricity high speed connections to the Internet are critical infrastructure for Arizona communities l Arizona’s citizens must also have access to technologies such as computers, smart phones, entertainment devices. l They must have the ability to use those technologies effectively l Many tribal, rural and other underserved communities do not have fast and affordable broadband connections l Many Arizonans do not have access to, cannot afford, or are not prepared to use these technologies to participate effectively in the Digital World.
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Digital Arizona Program ASET, Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology Office created Digital Arizona Program (DAP) to develop strategies to: l expedite deployment of affordable high speed broadband services to rural communities l enable rural communities and citizens to use next generation Broadband to support education and eLearning, Telemedicine, Public Safety, Economic Development and more l This Summit is a part of their outreach initiatives Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology Office, a division of the Arizona Department Of Administration received federal stimulus money to create the Digital Arizona Program (DAP) that will develop strategies to:
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Summit Events What’s Happening Today l Plenary Session l Keynote, featuring Michael Price, Executive Director, Coalition For A Connected West l Best Practices Workshops l Technology Showcase l Public Policy Forum l AfterTheSummit Networking & Tech Showcase
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Summit Events What You Will Experience l Get an Overview Of The Digital Arizona Program l Hear About The Strategic Plan l See some of the latest and greatest technologies and services l Discover amazing ways that the Internet can benefit communities for eLearning, Telemedicine and TeleHealth, Jobs and Economic Development, Public Safety, and more l Network, Network and Network l Explore public policies that will encourage investment in, and deployment of, affordable high speed Internet
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A Special Thanks
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Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Special Services
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Exhibitors
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Arizona Telecommunications And Information Council
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Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council l Engages in initiatives and guides adoption of public policies that enable access to advanced telecommunications services and information technologies l Public and private partners include: – Large and small businesses – Health care, economic development, consumer organizations – Libraries, educational institutions, – Arizona Corporation Commission and legislature, local and state government agencies – Information technology and telecommunications companies
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ATIC Initiatives l Initiatives and guidance for adoption of public policies that enable access to advanced telecommunications services and information technologies, such as broadband l Advocacy for SB1402 “The Digital Arizona Highways Bill,” l Public-private partnership participation and management for grants and projects l Convener of regional telecom roundtables and summits for stakeholder engagement/action l Public Meetings on critical telecom issues, technologies, companies, and markets
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ATIC Initiatives l Free monthly Newsletter and Calendar of Arizona Telecom, Technology & Economic Development Events available online and by e-mail l Advocate for cyber security in Arizona and forums to educate and to promote best practices in cyber security l ATIC’s Strategy Committee provides leadership in telecom policy and planning l Creation of the Arizona Telecommunications and Information (ATI) Institute for managing grants in telecommunications, education and applied research
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Summit Workshops and Logistics
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Workshops l Regional & Community Planning How To Get Your Community Connected l eLearning and Collaboration Changing The Way We Educate and Communicate l Broadband Means Jobs and Economic Development l Broadband and Public Safety Saving lives and property l Telemedicine and Telehealth Saving Money and Improving Healthcare l Public Policy Forum Want More and Better Broadband for your Community Local Policy Matters Workshops morning and afternoon Public Policy Forum afternoon only
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Summit Schedule 8:00 -9:00 Registration, Networking and Exhibitors 9:00-10:15 Welcome Plenary Session 10:15 – 10:45 Break, Networking and Exhibitors 11:00 – 12:00 Best Practices Workshops 12:00 - 1:15 Lunch, Networking, Exhibitors, Keynote 1:45 – 2:45 Best Practices Workshops 1:30 – 3:15 Public Policy Forum 2:45 - 3:15 Break, Networking and Exhibitors 3:15 - 4:00 Closing Plenary Session 4:00 – 6:30 AfterTheSummit Networking and Tech Showcase
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Workshop Schedule 11:00 am - 12:00 am -- Best Practices Workshops 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm -- Lunch, Networking, Tech Showcase 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm -- Best Practices Workshops 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm -- Public Policy Forum Workshops Morning & Afternoon WorkshopRoom Community PlanningPalo Verde 1 Economic DevelopmentPalo Verde 2 eLearning/EducationPalo Verde 3 TelemedicineCrismon Public SafetySirrine Public Policy Forum Only In Afternoon Public Policy ForumTheater Workshop Locations
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